With wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other on Monday in a decisive Group B match at Euro 2024. The stakes are high, as both teams are fighting for survival in the tournament.
Italy suffered a disheartening 1-0 defeat to a dominant Spain on Thursday, leaving them in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Croatia drew 2-2 with Albania after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer, further intensifying the pressure on both teams.
Croatia’s coach, Zlatko Dalic, has opted to rely on his experienced players, including Luka Modric (38), Ivan Perisic (35), and Andrej Kramaric (33), who have been instrumental in their past successes.
Italy’s coach, Luciano Spalletti, expressed concerns about his team’s lack of freshness against Spain, suggesting that the players may need more rest after being overwhelmed by Spain’s relentless attacks.
The upcoming match is poised to be a tense and tightly contested affair as both teams are desperate for a victory to secure their place in the next round of the tournament. The pressure is immense, and every player will be fighting tooth and nail to secure a positive result.
